Approved Expert Power Control 1141-1 and 8291-1 AC/DC Box

HETMA Approved: GUDE Expert Power Control 1141-1 and 8291-1 AC/DC Box

Gude Systems has earned HETMA Approved status for its Expert Power Control 1141-1 and 8291-1 AC/DC Box after evaluation by higher education AV and IT professionals. The review focused on real-world campus deployment, remote management, power stability, and long-term reliability in rack-based AV environments. For institutions managing distributed classrooms and technology spaces, both solutions demonstrated practical value in uptime, troubleshooting efficiency, and infrastructure support. Read More

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February 24, 2026

AI Insights with Andy: Why Digital Literacy Matters More Than Ever in the AI Era

AI is everywhere in higher ed workflows, but its real value depends on digital literacy. This column breaks down how “conversational polish” can mask hallucinations and why critical evaluation has to be taught, not assumed. It also connects AI literacy to inclusive design and UDL, arguing that clear structure, transparent expectations, and shared responsibility across campus teams are what make AI use safer and more equitable. Read More

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February 23, 2026

The Connected Campus: Audio in a Cloud-Managed World | Sound Perspective

Cloud-based management is reshaping how higher ed teams support audio across campus. What once required a sprint to the rack can now often be diagnosed and resolved from a browser, shifting the work from reactive troubleshooting to proactive system management. This piece looks at platforms like Sennheiser’s DeviceHub, ShureCloud, and broader ecosystems such as Q-Sys Reflect and Crestron XiO Cloud, and what they signal for AV and IT teams operating at institutional scale. The focus is not on features for their own sake, but on what visibility, role-based access, and centralized control mean for staffing models, hybrid expectations, and long-term reliability in distributed campus environments. Read More

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February 23, 2026

323: Live from HETMA Virtual Conference Happy Hour | The AV Life Podcast

Recorded on February 19, 2026: Recorded live during the HETMA Virtual Conference Happy Hour, this episode of The AV Life Podcast features hosts Tim Van Woeart, Murphy Daley, Nancy Blanchard, and Joe Way alongside board members and guests including Dustin, Teddy, Troy, Tim, and Brittany. The group reflects on keynote insights about AI in higher... Read More

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February 21, 2026

HETMA Presents… Special: Best Of ISE 2026

Recorded live from the HETMA booth at ISE 2026, Dr. Josiah Way and the crew recap the biggest show floor takeaways for higher ed AV teams and the broader signals they’re seeing across the industry. They highlight standout technologies and initiatives from partners and exhibitors. The episode closes with a clear theme: community matters, interoperability is accelerating, and higher ed voices are showing up on a bigger global stage. Read More

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February 20, 2026

The State Of HETMA 2026

HETMA opened its 2026 Virtual Conference with its annual State of HETMA keynote, highlighting continued membership growth, expanded roadshows and regional meetups, and increased visibility at major industry events like ISE. Leaders also previewed plans for an international event in Belgium and discussed progress on the HEX micro credential initiative as a structured professional development pathway for higher education AV teams. Across the session, panelists repeatedly returned to a central message: the organization’s next phase depends on converting passive followers into active contributors through committees, community participation, and other low lift entry points. Read More

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